2 weeks ago, my brother and I attended a speaker series titled Everything you need to know about building a business in Africa. Like every Panel discussion, at the end, they gave the audience a chance to ask the panel questions. My brother got up, asked his question and stood while the panelists provided their answers. On our way home, I told him I admired his courage and asked him how managed to speak in public? His response was simple - "What's the worst that can happen?" He doesn't know it, put this statement has changed my life. For years, writing has been my … [Read more...]
Fashion Crisis
(Originally written - February 19, 2015) Greetings and Happy Friday!!! Hope this post finds you well. Okay so, this Sunday, I am going to some brunch in Brooklyn rolls eyes. The invite reads “Dress code: Fashion forward”. Seriously, WTF IS THAT? Before you judge me, please note that it is BRICK in New York and I refuse to freeze my butt off, all in the name of blending in. At the same time, I do not want to carry last. Reason for my question? Let me gist you - At the end of my sophomore year in college, I was invited to a Pajama party. I’d never been to … [Read more...]
God Win
Good day everyone, Please forgive me for MIA-e-zim... I got really sick but I am much better now(Thank you Jesus!!). I wrote this before I got sick but I never got a chance to share. Enjoy! Last summer, I met up with one of my friends for drinks after work. As soon as he saw me he asked me not get mad but he knows some Igbo guy he's sure I'll hit it off with. I was about to curse my friend out when someone said "hello" behind me. I turned to see a nice looking guy and my friend made the introductions. I smiled, excused myself and rushed to the restroom to repackage … [Read more...]
Achieving the Best You this year
Hello People, As promised, below please find some tips on how to stay on top of your goals for 2015 (disclaimer: LONG EMAIL AHEAD) 1. Pray I believe in God! I know that with God I can and will do all things through Christ, Amen. So begin with prayers. Start by thanking God for this moment. For all the blessings He has given you (known and unknown). Then ask God what He wants to accomplish this year through you. Tell Him what you yourself will like to achieve this year and ask for His guidance. Conclude by saying "not my will but your will be done". 2. Write … [Read more...]
Resolutions Anyone?
(Originally Written – January 30, 2015) Happy Friday Everyone! Hope this email finds you well. Okay so, January 2015 is almost over and I have a question - how are your New Year Resolutions coming along? If you made some and so far so good - HOLLER!!! That's great! Keep up the good work! If you didn't make any (except if you are my mommy) - Shame on you!! You should ALWAYS have goals! ALWAYS! You should always want better for yourself. And having plans on to get there is key to making that happen. On Dec. 31, 2014 some of my friends told me proudly they … [Read more...]